Art & Culture

20 words

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   aestheticadj / noun/iːsˈθetɪk/

   relating to beauty or the appreciation of beauty

   “The museum renovated the gallery to improve its aesthetic appeal.”

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   novelnoun/ˈnɒvəl/

   a long fictional book that tells a story with characters and a plot

   “The IELTS reading included an extract from a 19th-century novel.”

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   folklorenoun/ˈfəʊklɔː/

   traditional stories, beliefs, and customs of a community passed down by word of mouth

   “Local folklore often explains why certain landmarks are considered sacred.”

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   conservationnoun/ˌkɒnsəˈveɪʃən/

   the protection and careful management of the environment or cultural heritage

   “Wildlife conservation requires both habitat protection and anti-poaching measures.”

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   narrativenoun/ˈnærətɪv/

   a spoken or written account of connected events; the way a story or argument is told

   “The documentary builds a compelling narrative about migration.”

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   contemporaryadjective/kənˈtɛmpərəri/

   belonging to the same period of time; modern or current, especially in art and culture

   “She specialises in contemporary art from Southeast Asia.”

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   restorationnoun/ˌrɛstəˈreɪʃən/

   the act of returning something (especially a building or artwork) to its original condition

   “The restoration of the fresco revealed original colours beneath layers of paint.”

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   patronnoun/ˈpeɪtrən/

   a person who supports artists, institutions, or cultural activities financially or through advocacy

   “The gallery survives thanks to several private patrons.”

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   canvasnoun/ˈkænvəs/

   the heavy cloth on which a painting is made; also a painting made on this cloth

   “She stretched the canvas before starting the portrait.”

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    biographynoun/baɪˈɒɡrəfi/

    an account of someone's life written by another person

    “For my assignment I read a biography of Marie Curie.”

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    provenancenoun/ˈprɒvənəns/

    the history of ownership and origin of an artwork or object

    “Researchers established the provenance of the vase by tracing old sale records.”

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    archivenoun/verb/ˈɑːkaɪv/

    a collection of historical documents or records; to store documents or records for future use

    “The researcher consulted the archives for original letters.”

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    commissionnoun/verb/kəˈmɪʃən/

    to formally ask an artist to create a work (verb); a task given or fee paid (noun)

    “The city commissioned a mural to celebrate its anniversary.”

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    symbolismnoun/ˈsɪmbəlɪzəm/

    the use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities; an artistic practice of conveying deeper meanings through symbols.

    “Many writers rely on symbolism to suggest themes without stating them outright.”

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    curationnoun/kjʊəˈreɪʃən/

    the act of selecting, organising, and looking after items for an exhibition or collection

    “The exhibition's curation emphasised local voices and little-known archives.”

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    memoirnoun/ˈmem.wɑːr/

    a short account of the author's personal experiences, often focused on particular events or periods

    “After retiring, she published a memoir about her years as a diplomat.”

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    conservatornoun/kənˈsɜːvə.tər/

    a specialist who preserves, restores, and maintains artworks or historical objects

    “The conservator analysed the pigments before cleaning the painting.”

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    movementnoun/ˈmuːvmənt/

    a group of people or artists who share the same aims or a common style, especially in art or politics; a tendency or trend.

    “The Impressionist movement revolutionized painting techniques.”

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    satirenoun/ˈsæt.aɪə/

    a genre that uses humour, irony, or exaggeration to criticize people's stupidity or vices

    “The film is a political satire that criticises corruption.”

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    choreographynoun/ˌkɒrɪˈɒɡrəfi/

    the art of designing sequences of movements in which motion, form, or both are specified

    “The choreography for the ballet was innovative and energetic.”